Loneliness is more likely to cause depression if one keeps ruminating on how lonely they are. This is the essence of a study by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) that has therapeutic implications ...

Co-authored by Nina Bakoyiannis, Ph.D., and Amy Vigliotti, Ph.D. What is rumination? Whether it is worrying about the uncertainty of the future, fretting about an upcoming decision, or fixating on ...

Ruminating thoughts are excessive or repetitive thoughts about negative experiences. People can use various strategies to help stop rumination, such as distraction, mindfulness, and therapy. Many ...